DevOps / Cloud Engineer - Associate Director, Software Engineering

HSBC; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Software Development India is seeking an Associate Director, Software Engineering to lead cloud engineering and DevOps initiatives in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on architecture, automation, and delivering scalable solutions.

You will manage GCP infrastructure, implement IaC, develop Python scripts, automate CI/CD, and ensure regulatory compliance. Collaboration and proactive incident management are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 12+ years hands-on cloud engineering experience designing, implementing and managing cloud solutions.
• Deep knowledge of Google Cloud Platform IaaS services (Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, BigQuery, VPC, DNS, CDN, FileStore).
• Proficiency with IaC tools (Terraform/Ansible) for automated provisioning and management.
• Scripting skills (Python, PowerShell or similar) for automation.
• Experience with Agile and DevOps environments using Confluence, JIRA.
• Hands-on CI/CD automation and production deployment.
• Experience supporting live production apps and incident triage.
• Familiarity with distributed apps, HTTP, REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Manage GCP infrastructure with best practices, monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, enforce security, ensure regulatory compliance.
• Specialize DevOps skills to support TRCB goals and build DevOps pipelines.
• Use IaC tools like Terraform/Ansible to automate provisioning of cloud resources.
• Develop and optimize Python scripts for automation and workflow integration.
• Automate CI/CD pipelines within a DevOps product/service team.
• Apply incident and change management processes to ensure smooth operations.
• Provide tooling solutions across platforms and offer weekend support as needed.
• Work with GIT, REST APIs and Linux environments; learn new skills quickly.
• Review and be reviewed by peers; support live production deployment and incident triage.

Skills

GCP infrastructure

DevOps

IaC Terraform/Ansible

Python scripting

CI/CD pipelines

Incident & Change Mgmt

Linux

Git/JIRA/Confluence

Agile/DevOps environment

Production deployment

Troubleshooting

REST APIs

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

GIT

Confluent

JIRA

Confluence

Qlik Sense

NPrinting

Job description

Some careers shine brighter than others.

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Associate Director, Software Engineering

In This Role, You Will

• Manage GCP infrastructure using best practices, including Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, BigQuery, and other services. Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, enforce security measures, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Specialize DevOps skillset to help achieve TRCB goals and build devops pipeline for applications.
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible to automate provisioning and management of cloud resources
• Develop, maintain, and optimize Python scripts for automation, ensuring seamless integration into workflows. Debug and enhance existing scripts for improved performance
• Automate CI/CD pipelines within a DevOps Product/Service team, driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Apply knowledge of Incident and Change Management processes to ensure smooth operations and compliance.
• Work in a fast-paced environment providing customized tooling solutions across platforms, embrace teamwork, and provide weekend support as needed.
• Good understanding or distributed applications, HTTP, Server and REST APIs
• Good working experience in Linux environments and commands
• Experience with agile development tools like GIT, Confluent and JIRA
• Ability to quickly learn new skills and tools
• Ability to troubleshoot application issues in timely manner
• Establish, document and implement the best practices in the end-to-end application initiation and deployment processes.
• Review and be reviewed by your peers
• Experience with production deployment
• Experience supporting live production application and incident troubleshooting
• Experience of supporting with incident triage task

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements:

• 12+ years of hands‑on experience in cloud engineering, specializing in designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Google Cloud Platform IaaS services such as Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, BigQuery, VPC, DNS, CDN, FileStore and other related technologies.
• Knowledge on design patterns for GCP third party tools setup and native tools usage
• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible for automating infrastructure provisioning and management.
• Skilled in scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, or similar for automating tasks and optimizing cloud resource management.
• Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot complex issues independently, coupled with excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with reporting platforms like Qlik Sense and NPrinting.
• Should have experience working in agile and devops environment using team collaboration tools such as Confluence, JIRA.
• Hands‑on experience in automating CI/CD pipelines and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and multi‑tasking abilities. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a willingness to learn and adapt rapidly.
• Regularly demonstrate these qualities - drive, motivation, determination, dedication, resiliency, honesty and enthusiasm
• Be culturally aware and sensitive
• Be flexible under pressure

You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC.

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Issued by – HSBC Software Development India